Category Archives: Local News
Police Release Hundreds Of Files From Smollett Investigation
(AP) - Chicago police have released hundreds of files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including footage that shows the actor with his face blurred and w...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 25, 2019
Illinois American Water Investing $1.8 Million In Farmington
Illinois American Water investing $1.8 million to enhance water service in the City of Farmington. The work, which kicked off this spring, includes making improvements to the water treatment system an...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 25, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD
Bradley Women's Basketball Adds Assistant Coach
(From Bradley University Athletics) Fourth-year Bradley Women's Basketball Head Coach Andrea Gorski is no stranger to the newest member of her coaching staff, announcing Latisha Luckett will join the ...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Brendt Christensen Convicted Of Killing Visiting Chinese Scholar
(AP) - Jurors have convicted a former University of Illinois doctoral student in the slaying of a visiting scholar from China who was abducted at a bus stop as she headed to sign an off-campus apartme...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Peoria's 12th Homicide Victim Identified
Peoria's twelfth homicide victim has been identified as 34-year-old Bronzell Howard of Peoria. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Howard suffered multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. The...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Peoria Women's Club To Receive Renovations
The 126-year-old red brick building at 301 N.E. Madison Ave is a new restoration project. To highlight restoration efforts, an Open House will be at the Peoria Women's Club Friday June 28, 4:30 p.m. t...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Illinois' New Driving Laws And Fines Begin July 1st
The cost of not buckling up and using your phone behind the wheel are rising in Illinois. Sgt. Tony Halsey with Illinois State Police says,"As of July 1st, all tickets across the board, seat belts inc...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Shooting Investigation Underway In Kewanee
Authorities are investigating an incident in Kewanee during which one man was shot. Kewanee police say officers responded to a report of a shooting at 12:52 a.m. Monday at a residence at 102 N. Vine S...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Several Animals Die In Bartonville Fire
A Bartonville duplex is damaged by fire. Officials say the fire broke about 5:30 a.m. Monday at 221 Buena Vista Street. Heavy smoke was seen pouring out of the building. Bartonville Assistant Fire Chi...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019
Man Shot Dead At Harrison Homes
Police are investigating Peoria's 12th homicide of the year. Officers were called to the 2700 block of W. Trewyn at approximately 10:41 p.m. Sunday by a Shotspotter alert of multiple shots fired. Mome...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 24, 2019